Explanation of the Name 'Allaah'

Summarized Explanation of the Understanding of Allaah’s Beautiful Names[1]

By Shaykh ‘AbdurRazzaaq al Badr

Allaah

‘Allaah’ is a magnificient Name from the Beautiful Names of Allaah. The Name Allaah occurs the most in the Qur’aan out of all the other names. It occurs over 1200 times which no other name does. The Name ‘Allaah’ the Majestic and Exalted, begins 33 aayaat.

Some of the people of knowledge hold that ‘Allaah’ is Allaah’s greatest Name, that if He is called upon with it He answers and if He is asked with it He gives.

This Name has special characteristics which is specific to it. One of which is that it is the foundation for all the Beautiful Names of Allaah and all the Names are under it.

وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا

And (all) the Most Beautiful Names belong to Allah, so call on Him by them,

[Suratul 'Araaf 7:180]

The Name ‘Allaah’ carries the meanings of all the Beautiful Names, it refers to them in general and the Beautiful Names are the details and clarifies the Divine Attributes which are the Perfect, Majestic and Mighty Attributes. ‘Allaah’ is the Name that all the others refer back to and it encompasses all their meanings.

The most concise and best saying about the meaning of ‘Allaah’ is what is narrated by Ibn ‘Abbaas رضي الله عنه when he said,

“Allaah – the One who has the right to be taken as a deity and worshipped by the whole of creation.” Taken from Ibn Jarir in his Tafseer. This means that Allaah with these Attributes of Majesty, Perfection and Might deserves to be worshipped and singled out alone with humility, humbleness and submission.

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[1] Translated by Umm ‘AbdirRahmaan Tara Hashim. 1440/2019. www.Allaahsbeautifulnames.blogspot.com

Source in Arabic: مختصر فقه الأسماء الحسنى

Fatwaa regarding Jewellery inscribed with Allaah’s Names

“These lockets with Allah's Name on them may be worn by some people thinking they may bring good or prevent harm and may also be worn for other purposes. Such use may cause Allah's Name to be abused. For example, when sleeping or entering impure places where it is undesirable to accompany Allah's Words or things with Allah's Names engraved on them. Reviewing these facts, the Committee is of the view that it is impermissible to use a locket on which the Name of Allah is engraved to avoid imitating the Christians and Jews whom Muslim are enjoined to oppose in actions. Besides, this impermissibility blocks the means to sins and preserves Allah's Name from abuse and because of the generality of the prohibition of wearing amulets.”

Fatwa no. 2077

The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta' (Saudi Arabia)

Impermissibility of Hanging up Allaah's Names

Allah (Exalted be He) has named Himself with the Magnificent Names to make His servants aware of His Attributes. They have to believe in these Names and the absolute perfection and majesty they denote. They also have to praise Allah with the best praise and supplicate to Him with these Names in times of prosperity and adversity out of fear and hope. They have to realize these Names in beliefs and actions and keep them in letter and spirit. They should not distort them or change their meanings. 

Allah says: “And (all) the Most Beautiful Names belong to Allâh, so call on Him by them, and leave the company of those who belie or deny (or utter impious speech against) His Names. They will be requited for what they used to do”. 

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Allah has ninety-nine Names, whoever learns them will enter Paradise. The word "learns" means to implement them in beliefs, words and actions, and to preserve their sacredness and obligations.

……It was not reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) ever wrote an Ayah, Hadith, or any of Allah’s Names on placards or plates to be hung on walls or corridors for the sake of decoration or Tabarruk (seeking blessings), or as a means of reminding, informing, warning, or admonishing. ……………..Had it been lawful to do this, the Prophet (peace be upon him) would have pointed it out for us and the Sahabah and the Imams of guidance would have also worked accordingly.

Therefore, writing anything from the Qur’an, the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him), or the Magnificent Names of Allah on placards, plates and the like for the sake of decoration, or remembrance and admonition, is not permissible. Moreover, if these means are used for the sake of promoting trade and merchandise and enticing people to buy them in order to increase one’s profits and wealth, this will be a deviation from the honorable purposes of the Qur’an and the Sunnah. Doing so contradicts the teachings of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and the exemplary conduct of the Sahabah and the Imams of the Salaf (may Allah be pleased with them). This may also expose them to insult with the passage of the days, especially when moving from one house or place to another, or when they are carried or touched by a Junub (person in a state of post-sexual ritual impurity) or a menstruating woman.

Muslims must well realize the holiness of the Qur’an and venerate it the way it should be venerated. They must keep their goals before their eyes and consider the Qur’an and the Sunnah as a lighthouse with which they seek guidance……….

For the above-mentioned reasons, the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’ holds the view that it is not permissible to give access to such plates to Saudi Arabia. It believes that a Muslim is not allowed to manufacture such plates. The Permanent Committee prohibits such things for the sake of protecting the sanctity of the Qur’an, the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), and the Magnificent Names and Attributes of Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He).

May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.

The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta' (KSA)

`Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz, `Abdul-Razzaq `Afify and `Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan    

See the complete fatwaa: www.alifta.org

Explanation of the Name 'Allaah'

Summarized Explanation of the Understanding of Allaah’s Beautiful Names[1]

By Shaykh ‘AbdurRazzaaq al Badr

Allaah

‘Allaah’ is a magnificent Name from the Beautiful Names of Allaah. The Name Allaah occurs the most in the Qur’aan out of all the other names. It occurs over 1200 times which no other name does. The Name ‘Allaah’ the Majestic and Exalted, begins 33 aayaat.

Some of the people of knowledge hold that ‘Allaah’ is Allaah’s greatest Name, that if He is called upon with it He answers and if He is asked with it He gives.

This Name has special characteristics which is specific to it. One of which is that it is the foundation for all the Beautiful Names of Allaah and all the Names are under it.

وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا

And (all) the Most Beautiful Names belong to Allah, so call on Him by them,

[Suratul 'Araaf 7:180]

The Name ‘Allaah’ carries the meanings of all the Beautiful Names, it refers to them in general and the Beautiful Names are the details and clarifies the Divine Attributes which are Perfect, Majestic and Mighty Attributes. ‘Allaah’ is the Name that all the others refer back to and it encompasses all their meanings. 

The most concise and best saying about the meaning of ‘Allaah’ is what is narrated by Ibn ‘Abbaas رضي الله عنه when he said,

“Allaah – the One who has the right to be taken as a deity and worshipped by the whole of creation.” Taken from Ibn Jarir in his Tafseer. This means that Allaah with these Attributes of Majesty, Perfection and Might deserves to be worshipped and singled out alone with humility, humbleness and submission.

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[1] Translated by Umm ‘AbdirRahmaan Tara Hashim. 1440/2019. www.Allaahsbeautifulnames.blogspot.com

Source in Arabic: مختصر فقه الأسماء الحسنى